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Bustamite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.06
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Bustamite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Erythrite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Bustamite and Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Bustamite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.